Salary Distribution
See how QA Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$75,000$94,250$112,500$145,000$180,001
What the numbers mean
- P10: Entry-level or lower-paying markets
- P25-P75: Typical salary range (middle 50%)
- Median: Half earn more, half earn less
- P90: Senior roles or high-paying markets
Your salary potential
Most QA Engineers earn between $94,250 and $145,000. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $180,001 or more.
QA Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
91 jobsMedian$102,000
Range$81,500 - $142,500
San Diego
33 jobsMedian$133,800
Range$110,500 - $162,500
New York
17 jobsMedian$125,350
Range$100,000 - $175,000
Sunnyvale
17 jobsMedian$153,500
Range$131,400 - $182,150
Santa Clara
15 jobsMedian$147,500
Range$130,000 - $219,750
Colorado Springs
14 jobsMedian$116,650
Range$109,000 - $127,500
Austin
13 jobsMedian$117,800
Range$79,566 - $177,900
Boston
12 jobsMedian$127,500
Range$97,500 - $146,000
Washington
11 jobsMedian$112,500
Range$88,500 - $135,000
Huntsville
10 jobsMedian$123,000
Range$105,000 - $151,000
Los Angeles
10 jobsMedian$145,000
Range$129,500 - $165,200
Seattle
10 jobsMedian$136,950
Range$115,000 - $156,847
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